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Situation turns from bad to worse as desert threatens Thar?s only source of livelihood
By Our Correspondent
Published: March 19, 2014
SUKKUR: A large number of animals have reportedly died of a mysterious disease spread in different parts of the desert areas of Salehpat, Ghotki and Nara.
The area that has been hit the worst is Salehpat in the Sukkur district, where according to unconfirmed reports, hundreds of goats, cows, sheep and camels have died so far.
...The villagers claim that the animals first avoid eating fodder and drinking water ? which shows that they may be having some problem in their throat. Later, the animals start bleeding from their mouth and nose and then die a painful death.
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Sukkur commissioner Dr Niaz Ali Abbasi, talking to The Express Tribune, confirmed the disease. ?This disease has not emerged overnight, rather it is being observed for the last two months in different areas of the desert,? he revealed. ?Every step has been taken to provide veterinary cover to the affected areas. Seven teams of doctors, including vets, are visiting the affected areas on a daily basis and vaccinating the animals against the disease. The doctors are also providing medical aid to residents.?
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http://tribune.com.pk/story/684477/...rt-threatens-thars-only-source-of-livelihood/
By Our Correspondent
Published: March 19, 2014
SUKKUR: A large number of animals have reportedly died of a mysterious disease spread in different parts of the desert areas of Salehpat, Ghotki and Nara.
The area that has been hit the worst is Salehpat in the Sukkur district, where according to unconfirmed reports, hundreds of goats, cows, sheep and camels have died so far.
...The villagers claim that the animals first avoid eating fodder and drinking water ? which shows that they may be having some problem in their throat. Later, the animals start bleeding from their mouth and nose and then die a painful death.
...
Sukkur commissioner Dr Niaz Ali Abbasi, talking to The Express Tribune, confirmed the disease. ?This disease has not emerged overnight, rather it is being observed for the last two months in different areas of the desert,? he revealed. ?Every step has been taken to provide veterinary cover to the affected areas. Seven teams of doctors, including vets, are visiting the affected areas on a daily basis and vaccinating the animals against the disease. The doctors are also providing medical aid to residents.?
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http://tribune.com.pk/story/684477/...rt-threatens-thars-only-source-of-livelihood/